Spiritual experience

Kirk Fritz had no intention of competing in triathlons, but once he felt the vibe up close, he was hooked

By Cindy Luis

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 01, 2013

~~<p>There's something about the transition area of a triathlon — swim to bike leg, bike to run leg — that is rejuvenating. Competitors feed off the shared chaos, a frenetic synergy that both re-energizes and reaffirms the commitment to continue to the finish line.</p>
<p>It's that dynamic that first attracted Kirk Fritz to the sport. A surfer and age-group swimmer growing up in Southern California, the University of Hawaii graduate transitioned to paddleboard races during his time as a lifeguard in District 1 (Ala Moana to Waikiki).</p>
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There's something about the transition area of a triathlon — swim to bike leg, bike to run leg — that is rejuvenating. Competitors feed off the shared chaos, a frenetic synergy that both re-energizes and reaffirms the commitment to continue to the finish line.

It's that dynamic that first attracted Kirk Fritz to the sport. A surfer and age-group swimmer growing up in Southern California, the University of Hawaii graduate transitioned to paddleboard races during his time as a lifeguard in District 1 (Ala Moana to Waikiki). Login for more...